Houseparent Stories

Resident Turned Houseparent Turns Focus to Higher Education

Resident Turned Houseparent Turns Focus to Higher Education Within the vibrant narrative of Boys Ranch history, 29-year-old Josh’s story stands out as a compelling chapter. A graduate of Boys Ranch High School in 2013, Josh’s journey ...

J’Nae: Riding Toward Success

On a hot summer day, girls practice their riding skills while learning the pole bending pattern. They sit awkwardly in saddles and try to remember how to encourage the horse to go faster or slower and ...

Overcoming Obstacles, On and Off the Course

As participants ran or walked through powdered color throughout the course, volunteers assisted them in where to go. The entire course was dubbed as “challenge by choice,” meaning participants could opt out if they wanted to ...
Sebastian was able to restart his life at Boys Ranch.

Sebastian: A Fresh Start

On the sidelines of a basketball game, Sebastian watches the play intently, keeping track of statistics for the coaches and being ready to share them at a moment’s notice. He loves being the manager for boys ...
chapel at sunrise

We Pray for Our Caregivers

By Senior Chaplain Mike Wilhelm The world is not perfect, and many of our children at Boys Ranch are here because the world is not perfect. We have kids who are from families in which grandparents ...
Jaay smiles beside a lake at Boys Ranch.

Jaay: Embracing Positivity

Everyone notices when Jaay comes into a room. He’s loud and enthusiastic, with an infectious grin. Jaay approaches every event in his life with emotion, whether he is playing football or learning a new skill. When ...

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